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Discovering Your True Authentic Self…

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TESTIMONIALS.

“What a truly transformative experience!”

“I am so excited to… implement my super powers in my work going forward!”

“This work gave direction (and hope!) to my impossible dream.”

“Run (don’t walk) to this experience!”

  • Jeff Bryan Davis

    "The best advice I can give any actor is to take [this] class. It has continued to be an invaluable resource in my life and career. Without the knowledge and focus I gained from his process, I'd be years behind where I am today. It's the reason I'm a working actor. It's not just a good idea to take this class. It's a necessity."

    Jeff Bryan Davis, Actor/Comedian

  • Jane Anderson

    "As a writer and director, I found this workshop invaluable in opening my eyes to the crazy gestalt of personality and image. I've tucked some useful tools into my belt which will help me in everything from pitching to casting to coaxing a great performance out of a reluctant star. Thanks Sam, I'm off to the studio now."

    Jane Anderson, Emmy Award-Winning Writer/Director

  • Nelson Bonilla

    “[Matt & Brooke] gracefully guided you to identify your unique traits and characteristics, revealing your true self and why casting chose to see you in the first place. For me, this approach eliminated my hiding and self-doubt, reduced the time I needed to "look or find" the character and ultimately allowed me to present my authentic self."

    Nelson Bonilla, Actor

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Just. Be. Yourself.

We've all been told this at some point in our lives. Oftentimes it confuses us, because we think "I was being myself." Or have you ever felt the pressure to be “on” or be “charming” when stepping into a high-stakes situation (callback, interview, first date, etc?)

So what's the issue? Well, your internal perception of yourself doesn't always match how the world experiences you.

It’s nearly impossible to experience yourself the way others do. And if you don't admit this difference and understand the implications, you could leave a bad impression. When you leave the room, they think “do they know how they come across?”

When you’re aware of it, and can be publicly self-accepting of your full self, your AUTHENTIC SELF, that’s when they lean in.

That’s when they want more…

The Sam Christensen Image Workshop is a Four-Day Weekend Intensive designed to bring out the authentic self in each of the workshop participants. This proprietary process originated in Los Angeles over 3 decades ago, and came to Atlanta in 2011. The Process is now owned and facilitated by Brooke Jaye Taylor and Matthew Cornwell at our Get Taped studio (and also over Zoom).

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FREE PREVIEW EVENTS

Come join us over Zoom where we give you the background on the Sam Christensen Image Process. We will cover:

  • The secret to charisma

  • A brief bio of Sam Christensen

  • Why Sam saw a need for this work

  • What the workshop looks like up close

  • Upcoming dates and prices

  • Your questions answered!

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Upcoming Workshop Dates

  • • June 6 - 9, 2025 - Ready to change your career?* Register HERE.

    You can e-mail if you’re interested but have questions about an upcoming In-Person workshop and/or our 6-month NO INTEREST Payment Plan.

    *There is a minimum of a $50 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration.

    You can place your deposit by Credit/Debit Card, Venmo, Zelle (contact@get-taped.com), or Cash App ($GetTaped)

  • 4-Day Weekend Intensives

    • TBD, 2025 - Ready to change your career?*

    You can e-mail if you’re interested but have questions about an upcoming Zoom workshop and/or our 6-month NO INTEREST Payment Plan.

    *There is a minimum of a $50 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration.

    You can place your deposit by Credit/Debit Card, Venmo, Zelle (contact@get-taped.com), or Cash App ($GetTaped)

*$50 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your spot

 

More Info…

  • Well, our identities are… complicated. We hide parts of our identity, showcase other parts, try to be something we’re not, and aren't even aware of certain qualities or traits that others see in us.

    What complicates the issue more is that Society has not given you permission to engage your full authentic self, and social media has encouraged many of us to curate an online persona that is often times not an authentic representation of our true self.

    So, we walk you through many different exercises over the 4 days that have been specifically developed through decades of research to generate a comprehensive description of YOU that combines both your inner knowledge of yourself and the outer knowledge provided by your fellow classmates.

    The result of this work is that you will be able to bridge that gap between the inner and outer YOU, thus increasing your AUTHENTICITY. The tools you walk away with will help you find a new approach to your auditions**, marketing tools (headshots, resumes, reels, websites), and even how you interact with others on a daily basis.

  • We have found that 6-10 students is the sweet spot, but if demand is high we may push it to 12.

  • We call it an "Intensive" for a reason. You will be spending a significant part of each day either in class or doing outside work. Here's a basic breakdown of the time commitment.

    Friday

    All day session: 10am - 5pm

    (Lunch is 1-2p)

    Saturday

    Morning Session: 10am - 1pm 

    Afternoon Consultation: 60min personal consultation with one of the facilitators 

    Sunday

    Morning Session: 11am - 1pm

    Afternoon Consultation: 45min personal consultation with one of the facilitators

    Monday

    Afternoon Session: 1pm - 6pm

    You will also have homework to do outside of class on Friday and Saturday evening. All told, you'll be devoting over 20 hours of your weekend to us! 

  • Many workshops in Atlanta average out to more than $100 per hour. If we matched that, then 20 hours would equal $2000. YIKES! 

    But don't worry! When Sam first brought the workshop to Atlanta in 2011, he offered the Intensive for a discounted price of $695, and never raised the price in 8 years. And even better news is that we have discounted the price even further!

    Workshop price: $595

    You only need to put a $50 deposit down to reserve your spot, and we will work out a payment plan for up to 6 months with no interest!

**NOTE: Although this workshop tends to attract mostly performers, the work is not specific to any one industry and can be just as impactful whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, working professional, student, stay-at-home parent, athlete, or any other human.

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Grad Community.

We love our grads! If you have taken the process, we endeavor to continue expanding your knowledge of how the process can benefit you. If you aren’t connected already, then consider:

  • Joining our private Facebook group

  • Attending our periodic Follow-ups (always FREE!)

  • Taking our Practical Applications in Acting Class (PAIA) which we offer periodically

Want more videos (including testimonials)? Visit our YouTube channel.

“A totally transformative experience that has made me a much better actor… I highly recommend the Sam Christensen Image Process.”

-Mark Pettit, Actor